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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 22-1225

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania $250,000 Bingo Night Instant Lottery Game 1587

[52 Pa.B. 5021]
[Saturday, August 13, 2022]

 Under the State Lottery Law (72 P.S. §§ 3761-101—3761-314) and 61 Pa. Code § 819.203 (relating to notice of instant game rules), the Secretary of Revenue hereby provides public notice of the rules for the following instant lottery game:

 1. Name: The name of the game is Pennsylvania $250,000 Bingo Night (hereafter ''$250,000 Bingo Night''). The game number is PA-1587.

 2. Price: The price of a $250,000 Bingo Night instant lottery game ticket is $5.

 3. Play symbols:

 (a) Each $250,000 Bingo Night instant lottery game ticket will contain eight BINGO CARD play areas designated as ''CARD 1,'' ''CARD 2,'' ''CARD 3,'' ''CARD 4,'' ''CARD 5,'' ''CARD 6,'' ''CARD 7'' and ''CARD 8.'' A player may win more than one time on a ticket, however a player may only win one prize on each ''CARD.'' Each ''CARD'' will consist of 25 spaces on a 5 x 5 grid. The 78 play symbols that may be located in the eight BINGO CARD play areas, are: the numbers 1 through 75, a Green Dauber Dot symbol, an Orange Dauber Dot symbol and a ''FREE'' symbol. The Green Dauber Dot symbol, the Orange Dauber Dot symbol and the ''FREE'' symbol are each free spaces. When the Green Dauber Dot symbol appears in any winning pattern, the player wins 5 times the prize shown for that winning pattern. When the Orange Dauber Dot symbol appears in any winning pattern, the player wins 10 times the prize shown for that winning pattern.

 (b) Each ticket will contain a ''CALLER'S CARD'' area. The ''CALLER'S CARD'' area will consist of 30 spaces on a 3 x 10 grid. The play symbols that may be located in each space on the grid, are: the letter B with a number 1 through 15; the letter I with a number 16 through 30; the letter N with a number 31 through 45; the letter G with a number 46 through 60 and the letter O with a number 61 through 75.

 (c) Each $250,000 Bingo Night ticket will also contain a separate ''BONUS NUMBERS'' area containing five play symbols. The play symbols and their captions, located in the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' area, are: the letter B with a number 1 through 15; the letter I with a number 16 through 30; the letter N with a number 31 through 45; the letter G with a number 46 through 60 and the letter O with a number 61 through 75 and a ''NIGHT'' (WIN50) symbol.

 4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game, are: $5, $10, $15, $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 and $250,000. $250,000 Bingo Night contains a feature that can multiply certain prizes. For a complete list of prizes, and how those prizes can be won, see section 8 (relating to number and description of prizes and approximate odds). A player can win up to eight times on a ticket.

 5. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 16,800,000 tickets will be printed for the $250,000 Bingo Night instant lottery game.

 6. Winning Patterns: The patterns described below, when matched on any ''CARD,'' shall determine whether a player wins a prize as further detailed in section 7.

 (i) LINE: Match the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers in a four-space diagonal line through the ''FREE'' space, or a five-space horizontal or vertical line. Diagonal LINE matches are exactly as follows:

 

 Examples of horizontal and vertical LINE matches include, but are not limited to:

 

 (ii) 4 CORNERS: Match the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers in each of the four corners of any ''CARD,'' exactly as follows:

 

 (iii) DIAMOND: Match four of the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers to form a diamond which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on any ''CARD,'' exactly as follows:

 

 (iv) X: Match eight of the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers to form an X pattern extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on any ''CARD,'' exactly as follows:

 

 7. Determination of prize winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 8,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 8,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10,000.

 (c) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 7,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10,000.

 (d) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 7,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.

 (e) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 6,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.

 (f) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 8,'' on which the winning pattern contains an Orange Dauber Dot, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.

 (g) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 8,'' on which the winning pattern contains a Green Dauber Dot, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2,500.

 (h) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 8,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (i) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 8,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (j) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 7,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (k) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 6,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (l) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (m) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 7,'' on which the winning pattern contains an Orange Dauber Dot, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (n) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 6,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.

 (o) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.

 (p) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.

 (q) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 7,'' on which the winning pattern contains a Green Dauber Dot, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.

 (r) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (s) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (t) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (u) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 5'' or ''CARD 6,'' on which the winning pattern contains an Orange Dauber Dot, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (v) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 7,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (w) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (x) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (y) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (z) Holders of tickets upon which a NIGHT (WIN50) symbol appears in the ''BINGO NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (aa) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 5'' or ''CARD 6,'' on which the winning pattern contains a Green Dauber Dot, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (bb) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 1,'' ''CARD 2,'' ''CARD 3'' or ''CARD 4,'' on which the winning pattern contains an Orange Dauber Dot, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (cc) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

 (dd) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

 (ee) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

 (ff) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 1,'' ''CARD 2,'' ''CARD 3'' or ''CARD 4,'' on which the winning pattern contains a Green Dauber Dot, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

 (gg) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

 (hh) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

 (ii) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 6,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (jj) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (kk) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (ll) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (mm) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (nn) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (oo) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 8. Number and description of prizes and approximate odds: The following table sets forth the approximate number of winners, amounts of prizes and approximate odds of winning:


Scratch The CALLER'S CARD And The BONUS NUMBERS Area. Then Scratch Only The Numbers On BINGO CARDS 1—8 That Match Those Revealed In The CALLER'S CARD And The BONUS NUMBERS Area. The Center Spot On Each BINGO CARD Is A FREE Space. When Each Matched Number On A BINGO CARD Is Scratched, The Square Will Turn White. When All Numbers Are Completely Matched In A Horizontal, Vertical Or Diagonal Line, 4 Corners, Diamond Or An X Pattern On Any Individual BINGO CARD, Win Prize Shown For The Matched Pattern In The Appropriate Legend Next To That BINGO CARD.
Win With: 		Win: Approximate Odds
Are 1 In: 		Approximate No. Of
Winners Per
16,800,000 Tickets:
LINE CARD 1 $5 60 280,000
LINE CARD 2 $5 30 560,000
LINE CARD 3 $5 30 560,000
LINE CARD 4 $5 30 560,000
(LINE CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 1) $10 60 280,000
(LINE CARD 4) + (LINE CARD 3) $10 60 280,000
4 CORNERS CARD 1 $10 60 280,000
LINE CARD 5 $10 60 280,000
LINE CARD 6 $10 60 280,000
(LINE CARD 3) + (LINE CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 1) $15 600 28,000
(LINE CARD 4) + (4 CORNERS CARD 1) $15 600 28,000
(LINE CARD 5) + (LINE CARD 3) $15 600 28,000
DIAMOND CARD 1 $15 600 28,000
4 CORNERS CARD 2 $15 600 28,000
(LINE CARD 4, LINE CARD 3,
LINE CARD 2 OR LINE CARD 1)
w/ GREEN DAUBER DOT 		$25 120 140,000
(LINE CARD 6) +
(DIAMOND CARD 1) 		$25 600 28,000
X CARD 1 $25 600 28,000
DIAMOND CARD 2 $25 600 28,000
4 CORNERS CARD 3 $25 600 28,000
(LINE CARD 4, LINE CARD 3,
LINE CARD 2 OR LINE CARD 1)
w/ ORANGE DAUBER DOT 		$50 300 56,000
(LINE CARD 6 OR LINE CARD 5)
w/ GREEN DAUBER DOT 		$50 600 28,000
(LINE CARD 6) + (LINE CARD 5) + (4 CORNERS CARD 2) +
(DIAMOND CARD 1) 		$50 600 28,000
$50 w/ NIGHT SYMBOL $50 600 28,000
X CARD 2 $50 600 28,000
DIAMOND CARD 3 $50 600 28,000
4 CORNERS CARD 4 $50 600 28,000
LINE CARD 7 $50 600 28,000
(DIAMOND CARD 3) +
(DIAMOND CARD 2) + (X CARD 1) 		$100 6,000 2,800
(DIAMOND CARD 3) + (X CARD 2) $100 6,000 2,800
(LINE CARD 6 OR LINE CARD 5)
w/ ORANGE DAUBER DOT 		$100 1,200 14,000
(LINE CARD 6) + (LINE CARD 5) + (LINE CARD 4) + (4 CORNERS CARD 3) + (DIAMOND CARD 2) +
(X CARD 1) 		$100 6,000 2,800
($50 w/ NIGHT) × 2 $100 1,500 11,200
X CARD 3 $100 6,000 2,800
DIAMOND CARD 4 $100 6,000 2,800
4 CORNERS CARD 5 $100 6,000 2,800
(4 CORNERS CARD 5) +
(DIAMOND CARD 4) +
(DIAMOND CARD 2) + (X CARD 1) 		$250 12,000 1,400
(4 CORNERS CARD 5) +
(DIAMOND CARD 4) + (X CARD 2) 		$250 12,000 1,400
(4 CORNERS CARD 5) +
(DIAMOND CARD 4) +
(DIAMOND CARD 3) 		$250 12,000 1,400
($50 w/ NIGHT) × 5 $250 4,800 3,500
LINE CARD 7 w/ GREEN DAUBER DOT $250 3,000 5,600
X CARD 4 $250 12,000 1,400
DIAMOND CARD 5 $250 12,000 1,400
4 CORNERS CARD 6 $250 12,000 1,400
(X CARD 4) +
(($50 w/ NIGHT SYMBOL) × 5) 		$500 30,000 560
(DIAMOND CARD 5) +
(($50 w/ NIGHT SYMBOL) × 5) 		$500 30,000 560
(DIAMOND CARD 5) + (X CARD 4) $500 15,000 1,120
(4 CORNERS CARD 6) +
(($50 w/ NIGHT SYMBOL) × 5) 		$500 15,000 1,120
(4 CORNERS CARD 6) + (X CARD 4) $500 24,000 700
LINE CARD 7 w/ ORANGE DAUBER DOT $500 12,000 1,400
X CARD 5 $500 60,000 280
DIAMOND CARD 6 $500 60,000 280
4 CORNERS CARD 7 $500 60,000 280
LINE CARD 8 $500 60,000 280
(4 CORNERS CARD 6) +
(DIAMOND CARD 5) + (X CARD 4) +
(($50 w/ NIGHT SYMBOL) × 5) 		$1,000 560,000 30
(DIAMOND CARD 6) + (X CARD 5) $1,000 840,000 20
(4 CORNERS CARD 7) + (X CARD 5) $1,000 840,000 20
(LINE CARD 8) +
(DIAMOND CARD 6) 		$1,000 840,000 20
4 CORNERS CARD 8 $1,000 840,000 20
LINE CARD 8 w/ GREEN DAUBER DOT $2,500 1,680,000 10
LINE CARD 8 w/ ORANGE DAUBER DOT $5,000 840,000 20
X CARD 6 $5,000 1,680,000 10
DIAMOND CARD 7 $5,000 1,680,000 10
X CARD 7 $10,000 1,680,000 10
DIAMOND CARD 8 $10,000 1,680,000 10
X CARD 8 $250,000 1,680,000 10

 GREEN DAUBER DOT SYMBOL: The ''Green Dauber Dot'' symbol found on each bingo CARD is a FREE space. When a ''Green Dauber Dot'' symbol appears in any winning pattern, win 5 TIMES the prize shown for that win!

 ORANGE DAUBER DOT SYMBOL: The ''Orange Dauber Dot'' symbol found on each bingo CARD is a FREE space. When an ''Orange Dauber Dot'' symbol appears in any winning pattern, win 10 TIMES the prize shown for that win!

 BONUS: Reveal a ''NIGHT'' (WIN50) symbol in the BONUS NUMBERS area, win $50 instantly!


 Prizes, including top prizes, are subject to availability at the time of purchase.

 9. Retailer incentive awards: The Lottery may conduct a separate Retailer Incentive Program for retailers who sell $250,000 Bingo Night instant lottery game tickets.

 10. Retailer bonus: The Lottery may offer a retailer bonus in connection with the sale of Pennsylvania instant lottery game tickets. If a retailer bonus is offered, a Lottery retailer shall be eligible for a bonus as described in this section. Lottery retailers who sell a winning ticket that entitles the ticket holder to a prize, either payable in a single installment or having a guaranteed minimum payout, of at least $100,000 and not exceeding $500,000 shall be paid a bonus of $500. Lottery retailers who sell a winning ticket that entitles the ticket holder to a prize, either payable in a single installment or having a guaranteed minimum payout, of at least $500,001 and not exceeding $1,000,000 shall be paid a bonus of $5,000. Lottery retailers who sell a winning ticket that entitles the ticket holder to a prize, either payable in a single installment or having a guaranteed minimum payout, of at least $1,000,001 and not exceeding $10,000,000 shall be paid a bonus of $10,000. A Lottery retailer is entitled only to the largest bonus for which they qualify on a winning ticket. A bonus will be initiated for payment after the instant ticket is claimed and validated. A bonus will not be awarded to a Lottery retailer that sells a non-winning Pennsylvania Lottery instant ticket used to enter a Pennsylvania Lottery second-chance drawing or promotion that is subsequently selected to win a prize.

 11. Unclaimed prize money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of $250,000 Bingo Night, prize money from winning $250,000 Bingo Night instant lottery game tickets will be retained by the Secretary for payment to the persons entitled thereto. If no claim is made within 1 year of the announced close of the $250,000 Bingo Night instant lottery game, the right of a ticket holder to claim the prize represented by the ticket, if any, will expire and the prize money will be paid into the State Lottery Fund and used for purposes provided for by statute.

 12. Governing law: In purchasing a ticket, the customer agrees to comply with and abide by the State Lottery Law (72 P.S. §§ 3761-101—3761-314), 61 Pa. CodePart V (relating to State Lotteries) and the provisions contained in this notice.

 13. Termination of the game: The Secretary may announce a termination date, after which no further tickets from this game may be sold. The announcement will be disseminated through media used to advertise or promote $250,000 Bingo Night or through normal communications methods.

C. DANIEL HASSELL, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 22-1225. Filed for public inspection August 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m.]


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